Essentials of Adolescent Medicine

This book sets forth the principles of clinical and psychosocial
adolescent medicine clearly and concisely, at a price the market will
bear. Includes numerous tables, charts, lists, and algorithms for
easy access to the spectrum of clinical considerations.

From the Back Cover

ESSENTIAL ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
Donald E. Greydanus, MD
Dilip R. Patel, MD
Helen D. Pratt, PhD
The clear writing, a tight focus on medical and psychosocial issues
in teenagers, clarification of complex issues, the reader friendly
format...just a few of the reasons why ESSENTIAL ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
is such a valuable resource for health professionals caring for
adolescents.
The problem-oriented approach guides readers systematically through
adolescent health issues, and reviews evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of teenagers' medical and mental health problems
encountered in daily practice. The physician/psychologist team sheds
new light on disorders common in adolescence?and on teenagers'
concerns. ESSENTIAL ADOLESCENT MEDICINE keeps you on the cutting edge
of adolescent practice with features that include:
* An up-to-date review of adolescent health, growth, and development
* System-by-system evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a broad
spectrum of adolescent medical disorders
* Guidance on consent and confidentiality issues
* Succinct but thorough coverage of sexual and reproductive health
* Coverage of STDs, contraception, sexual abuse, pregnancy, abortion,
and breast and menstrual problems
* Three chapters on adolescent nutrition, obesity, and eating
disorders
* Sports coverage, including preparticipation evaluation and care for
the injured athlete
* Diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse disorders, and teenage
mood, anxiety, and other mental health conditions
* Problems of noncompliance
* Transitioning patients from pediatric to adult care
* A wealth of charts, tables, lists, and algorithms for ease of access
You will appreciate the readable coverage of essential teenage issues
and the highly accessible format of key diagnostic and therapeutic
details. Superb tables summarize important information for the busy
practitioner.
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INTRODUCTION TO ADOLESCENT HEALTH
1. An Overview of Adolescent Health
2. Adolescent Growth and Development
3. Caring for Adolescents in the Office
4. Consent and Confidentiality
5. Transitioning Health Care Issues

MEDICAL HEALTH
6. Disorders of the Ears, Eyes, Nose, and Throat
7. Chest and Pulmonary Disorders
8. Cardiovascular Disorders
9. Gastrointestinal Disorders
10. Musculoskeletal Disorders
11. Rhematologic Disorders
12. Neurologic Disorders
13. Endocrine Disorders
14. Genitourinary and Renal Disorders
15. Hematology and Oncology
16. Disorders of the Skin
17. Infectious Diseases
18. Disorders of Genetics

SEXUAL and GYNECOLOGIC HEALTH
19. Sexuality and Reproductive Health Concepts
20. Sexual Abuse
21. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
22. Contraception
23. Pregnancy and Abortion
24. Breast Disorders
25. Menstrual Disorders

EATING DISORDERS
26. Nutrition
27. Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
28. Obesity
SPORTS MEDICINE
29. Sports Preparticipation Evaluation
30. Caring for the Injured Athlete

MENTAL HEALTH
31. Substance Abuse Disorders
32. Disruptive Disorders
33. Mood Disorders
34. Anxiety Disorders
35. Miscellaneous Mental Health Disorders